The Latest
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Schools, police tell students to cease ‘senior assassins’ game
The student-led game involves high school seniors squirting or tagging other senior classmates with water guns.
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Summer programming cuts expected despite need for expansion
Summer programs already offer less academic instruction than recommended, and the end of COVID-19 aid could impact that further.
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We want to hear about your school district’s rising leaders
Tell us about the innovative leaders in your schools for our fourth annual spotlight on assistant principals and district administrators.
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POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From cybersecurity proposals to progress on school integration, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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Deep Dive
70 years later: The story of Brown v. Board of Education in pictures
The landmark ruling spurred resistance, desegregation orders, busing and school choice. Here's a look back — and forward to where integration stands today.
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Q&A
Growing up separate: Retired superintendent LaRuth Gray reflects on schooling in segregated Texas
Gray’s childhood experiences sparked a conviction that segregated schooling “does not yield a society that can be whole.”
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BY THE NUMBERS
Are schools resegregating? Data since 1991 says yes
U.S. public schools that were “intensely segregated” tripled over the last 30 years, according to the Civil Rights Project.
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Cardona: ‘Low expectations’ for Black students continue today
The heads of the U.S. Education and Justice departments acknowledged the struggle to meet Brown v. Board's promise at an anniversary event.
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Building mindfulness skills into curricula can help keep students focused
Deep breathing techniques and adding transition times between classes are among strategies students can use to ease anxieties, one expert says.
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Study finds uncertainty with long-term benefits of preschool
While the short-term effectiveness of pre-K is well-documented, more research is needed about successful outcomes in school and beyond, researchers say.
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Book removals land OCR complaints for Florida, Georgia districts
The complaints allege hostile environments for LGBTQ+ and students of color were created by discriminatory board member behavior.
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How can schools measure tutoring programs’ return on investment?
Accelerate research offers a new approach for comparing efficiency and cost-effectiveness of tutoring programs.
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DOE recognizes 13 school districts for efficiency, healthy school efforts
There is also a nationwide drive to boost indoor air quality and health in schools, backed by experts and data pointing to improved student performance.
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How a CISA proposal could impact K-12 cyber incident reporting
Nonprofit K12 Security Information Exchange has backed the requirement for schools to disclose cyber incidents as generally “appropriate.”
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Rapid guessing on tests increases after lunch, study finds
Grade 2-8 students showed increased disengagement when taking low-stakes tests between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., but performance levels didn't fluctuate much.
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Schools face diminished capacity to meet student mental health needs
Staffing needs and a lack of funding are making it difficult for schools to provide mental health supports, according to NCES data.
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Debate and argument can strengthen science learning
All ideas in science require supporting arguments and evidence, says a Stanford science education professor.
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West Virginia declares state of emergency amid FAFSA rollout challenges
Completion rates for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid have declined nearly 40% in the state.
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GOP lawmakers call for staff, teacher firings in antisemitic incidents
School leaders detailed the steps they’re taking in response to Republicans’ claims that they aren’t doing enough to confront faith-based hate.
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When are students ready for Algebra I?
NWEA recommends schools use assessment outcomes data and guidance for staff to help determine benchmarks for course readiness.
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How schools can vet AI tools to protect student data
Guidance released by the Future of Privacy Forum clarifies best practices for districts looking to implement the emerging technology.
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Cardona pushes for more OCR funding given increased caseload
The Education Department is seeking a 16% increase in funding to allow the Office for Civil Rights to add more staff and more quickly resolve complaints.
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POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From anticipated trends in after-school programming to federal investments in FAFSA outreach efforts, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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Initiative launched to improve ed tech cybersecurity
The Partnership for Advancing Cybersecurity in Education aims to unite ed tech vendors and cybersecurity professionals to address K-12 cyber threats.
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Public school spending rose, while revenues fell during pandemic
Annual spending for public schools increased nearly 2% in 2021-22, while state and local revenues took a hit around the same time, NCES found.
Updated May 8, 2024